PlainZIP

Glasgow, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42141

Barren County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,349
42/sq mi
$52,896
Median income
$184,700
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glasgow pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42141 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42141 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, with 30,349 residents across 719.2 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42141 reports a modest median household income of $52,896 (11% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,488. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $184,700 for a typical home value (16% above the state average), with rent averaging $857 a month; 67.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Barren County, so you can benchmark 42141 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42141

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glasgow, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42141.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42141, Glasgow, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,349

Population

719.2

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42141?

40.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,896

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$31,488

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42141 ranks nationally

Glasgow, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,896 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,494

Total Housing Units

12,774

Occupied Units

1,720

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$184,700

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42141 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 153
2021 +12.6% 172
2022 +19.4% 205
2023 +6.2% 218
2024 +8.6% 237

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 690 business establishments in ZIP 42141, employing approximately 11,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $494,969,000.

690

Businesses

11,299

Employees

$495.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 166 24.1%
Health care and social assistance 86 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 76 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 72 10.4%
Finance and insurance 53 7.7%
Construction 49 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 6.7%
Manufacturing 32 4.6%
Wholesale trade 27 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.3%
Information 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42141 vs 42130 →

ZIP 42141 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42141 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42141 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42141 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42130 Eighty Eight, KY 175 7.8 mi
42123 Austin, KY 840 9.6 mi
42156 Lucas, KY 254 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barren County

42127 standard
Cave City, KY
Pop: 6,199
42160 standard
Park City, KY
Pop: 1,992
42123 standard
Austin, KY
Pop: 840
42156 standard
Lucas, KY
Pop: 254
42130 standard
Eighty Eight, KY
Pop: 175

Related Areas

Barren County Glasgow, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42141 in? ▼
ZIP code 42141 (Glasgow) is located in Barren County, Kentucky. Barren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barren-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42141? ▼
ZIP code 42141 in Glasgow, KY has a population of 30,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42141? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42141 is $52,896, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42141? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42141 is $184,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42141? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42141 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42141? ▼
ZIP code 42141 has 690 business establishments employing approximately 11,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42141? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42141 are: Retail trade (166), Health care and social assistance (86), Accommodation and food services (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42141? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42141 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42141? ▼
In ZIP code 42141, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42141? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42141 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42141? ▼
In ZIP code 42141, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42141? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42141 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.